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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

pistil

/pɪˈstɪl/ noun · British & US
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What does pistil mean?

noun

The central part of a flower that contains the ovary and is usually the enlarged base of the style; the female reproductive organ of a flower. In botany, the pistil is the part of the flower that contains the ovules.

Example

"The pistil of the flower was delicate and intricate, with a subtle pattern of purple and yellow."

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